The University of Guyana’s (UG) Andre Jaganadan won the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) junior qualification tournament held recently.
Jaganandan edged Ghansham Alijohn on the progressive ratings tiebreak system after both players ended on six points from seven matches, a press release from Tournament Director Irshad Mohammed stated.
In the final rounds held last Sunday, Jaganandan defeated Savir Gookul and Ethan Lee in rounds five and six. His only defeat came at the hands of Queen’s College’s Rajiv Lee.